GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,766 km
4,826 miles
VJI
Abingdon
United States
Distance
7,766 km
4,826 mi / 4,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG VJI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Virginia Highlands Airport
IATA Code GIG VJI
ICAO Code SBGL KVJI
City Rio De Janeiro Abingdon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 2,087 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.690000, -82.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abingdon (VJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) in Abingdon, United States is 7,766 kilometers (4,826 miles / 4,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:18 in Abingdon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,059 feet between the two airports. Virginia Highlands Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Abingdon (VJI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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